All Forum Posts by Nick Truax

re: Patagonia Cap 4 Hoody - GOOD STUFFThanks David for the reminder/heads up! I am extremely psyched on this, as it may be better than the NWAlpine Hoody for LW winter layering as well as serving as an all-season piece. So psyched, in ...

re:Drying out Exped SynMat UL 7, accidental modThe deflate flap section on my SynMat UL 7 came free, and is now not attached. This happened accidentally, but I am now happy with this little snafu. My mat deflates quicker than before and that ...

Re: Re: re: Montane Minimus SMOCK - 143 gramsRichard,
Thanks as always for your info, it is greatly appreciated!
I have owned and used most of these membranes for high exertion activities and I have found NeoShell to win IMO. Its even ...

Re: re: Montane Minimus SMOCK - 143 gramsHi DW,
Per the norm, my watched threads here usually don't get forwarded to me...irregardless I found your question in the mix.
I tried the Minimus SMOCK on here directly from a friendly ...

re: Montane Minimus SMOCK - 143 gramsI recently put my hands on this and tried it on - very nice piece IMO. I do think that the Pertex Shield+ has a nice hand and despite not really breathing like the magical membranes, is a good fab...

Re:New Olympus TG 1-iHS cameraHi Eric,
This is over in the photography section if its of any help:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=63852

re: Tyvec, polycryo, or nothingMy vote is in favor of bringing nothing extra.
I've owned and used the BASL2 tent in the past (prior model, not current 2012) and I believe that you do not need a groundcloth. IIRC, the new ...

HMG Porter and hydration port = YesHi Curtis,
I've had two Porters that have had hydration ports on them per request. I believe that the good folks over at HMG would accommodate if one were so inclined for such a thing.

All Reader Reviews by Nick Truax

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Montbell Extremely Light Down JacketMB just barely missed the mark w/this one.
What is nearly a perfect rendition of the UL jacket, is missing some sort of waist hem retention. Whether it is an UL drawcord hem or elastic (like on the ...

WL Gore & Associates WL Gore & AssociatesSimilar to Patrick's prior experience with WL Gore's CS, I too have been the beneficiary of new gear thanks to their prompt and courteous service.
No complaints here on two occasions.
Good...

Pro Lite Gear customer serviceI have been a long-time customer and can say nothing but good things about the customer service at ProLite Gear.
I am posting this in thanks to them and their excellent service.

Mammut Lucido TXLite4.5/5
This would be my actual rating due to its unregulated nature, but I'll bump it up since most headlamps of its kind fall into this category.
Super bright and long lasting with 3AAA'...

ULA CircuitPretty much amazing. I've carried this pack through multiple states and its a champion.
A bit heavier than some other ul packs but carries like a champ from 15 to 25ish lbs. Volume may be a b...

Probar Energy BarI'd truly give a 4.5/5 just due to the high price. Well, they say you get what you pay for.
And this is true with probar.
They've been my staple (Art's OG, Superfood, and Berry) for a ...

MSR Mini Titan CooksetBeen using the titan 1.5L w/out its partnered 1 L for about 6 months now on dozens of trips w/out a complaint. Its cooks for two just fine as well as being large enough for melting snow.
The 1.5L ...